Publication Policy

Publication Policy — Journal of Political Science, Law and Governance (JPSLG)

  1. Scope and Objectives

The Journal of Political Science, Law and Governance (JPSLG) is dedicated to publishing high-quality, original research across a wide range of academic disciplines. The journal’s goal is to foster academic integrity, innovation, and knowledge dissemination by providing a platform for researchers, scholars, and professionals to share their findings with the global academic community.

  1. Peer Review Process

All submissions to JPSLG undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic excellence and research integrity. This process includes:

  • An initial screening to check formatting, plagiarism, and compliance with journal guidelines.
  • Assignment to expert reviewers in the relevant subject area.
  • Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on originality, methodological soundness, relevance, and clarity.
  • Authors receive reviewer feedback, and revisions may be requested.
  • The final publication decision is made by the editorial board based on reviewer recommendations.
  1. Ethical Standards and Integrity

JPSLG follows established ethical guidelines to uphold the highest standards of scholarly publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to:

  • Ensure originality and proper citation to avoid plagiarism.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest and sources of funding.
  • Maintain academic honesty in research methods and reporting.
  • Obtain necessary ethical approvals for research involving human or animal subjects.
  1. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to JPSLG must:

  • Ensure the manuscript is original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Provide accurate data and transparent reporting.
  • Properly cite all sources and acknowledge contributions.
  • Cooperate in the peer-review process and make required revisions when requested.
  1. Editorial Responsibilities

The Editorial Board of JPSLG ensures that:

  • Manuscripts are evaluated fairly and without bias.
  • Submitted manuscripts and decisions are treated confidentially.
  • Publication decisions are based solely on scholarly merit.
  • Any ethical breaches or misconduct are investigated and addressed promptly.
  1. Plagiarism and Retraction Policy

Manuscripts that include overlapping or copied content without proper attribution may be rejected or retracted. If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article may be formally retracted, and appropriate actions, including notification to relevant institutions, may be taken.

  1. Archiving and Accessibility

JPSLG ensures long-term archiving and digital preservation of all published articles through trusted repositories and indexing in academic databases. This supports sustained access and scholarly use of published research.